Anaesthesia Technician

Aliases: Anaesthetic Technician, Paramedical Technologist

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Anaesthesia Technician is expected to perform include:

Providing support to licensed anaesthesia providers in the acquisition and preparation
Checking and setting-up the anaesthetic machine
Preparing intravenous drugs
Preparing intravenous therapy administration equipment
Transferring patients to post-operative care units

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individuals usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. The organization or institution remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 12^th
Certified training for Anaesthesia Technician (programme aligned to HSS/Q 2501 released by Healthcare Sector Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of sterile techniques
Knowledge of principles of aseptic practice
Knowledge of basics of anatomy and physiology
Proficiency in handling devices to maintain the patient's airway (e.g. laryngeal masks, endotracheal tube)
Knowledge of different types and indications for local, Monitored Anaesthesia Care (MAC)
Knowledge of regional and general anaesthesia
Proficiency in patient assessment, evaluation, transport and patient positioning
Proficiency in insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, airway management

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to work in critical and emergency settings
Good communication skills
Result-oriented

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges and schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.tmctkd.ac.in:8080/tmctkd/content_page.jsp?sq1=studentcenter&sqf=5

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.bssve.in/subjects.asp?CourseId=95

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Anaesthesia Technician → Head Technician

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants - Rs 12,500 to Rs 15,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Hospitals across India

KEYWORDS

Anaesthetic Technician
Anaesthesia Technician

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3212.0301	Anaesthesia Technician
ISCO 2008	3212	Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
NIC 2008	86909	Other human health activities n.e.c. (including independent ambulance activities)
QP Reference	HSS/ Q2501	Anaesthesia Technician
NSQF	Level 4	Not available

REFERENCES

1	Qualifications Pack – Anaesthesia Technician
2	www.payscale.com
3	Adapted from A Report on Human Resource and Skill Requirements for the Healthcare Services Industry Sector (2022) by NSDC

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